Research Nurse Supervisor - GI Medical Oncology

About the role

UT MD Anderson is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. Within GI Medical Oncology, the Research Nurse Supervisor plays a critical role in overseeing clinical research protocols, coordinating protocol patient care, and supporting research operations that advance innovative cancer treatments. The Supervisor, Research Nurse serves as a key leader in ensuring the successful execution of research studies while maintaining high standards of patient care and regulatory compliance. At UT MD Anderson, the Research Nurse Supervisor partners with investigators, research staff, and clinical teams to support protocol management, staff development, quality assurance activities, and operational excellence. This position combines clinical expertise, leadership, and research knowledge to help advance the mission of ending cancer.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Research Protocol Management: Manage the effective operation of multiple department protocols as designated by the Department Chair in collaboration with principal investigators or study sponsors; provide overall coordination and facilitation of research activities and protocol patient care; oversee enrollment and patient care activities for assigned protocols; collect and input protocol data into appropriate research sources and systems; participate in and support monitoring visits related to assigned protocols; maintain a reduced patient and protocol workload while fulfilling supervisory responsibilities.
• Personnel Leadership & Development: Mentor and educate newly hired research nurses; partner with the Research Nurse Manager to develop training plans for new research nurses; provide orientation to departmental and clinic operations; educate staff on research nursing skills and protocol management requirements; oversee initial protocol assignments for newly hired research nurses; serve as a resource for less experienced research nurses and assist with complex research-related questions and situations.
• Operational Supervision: Serve as a resource for all research